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Opioid Alternative: Rutgers Research Reveals Cannabidiol (CBD) Effectively Treats Dental Pain

Rutgers University — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:44:10 +0000

Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids. Further research is planned to confirm these findings and explore...

Migraine Mysteries Unveiled: New Genetic Pathways and Treatment Avenues

deCODE Genetics — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:39:17 +0000

A new study of migraine reveals new biological pathways for treatment. A large international study led by deCODE Genetics on the genetics of migraine provides...

Peppermint Power: A New Natural Solution To Post-Surgery Pain and Sleeplessness

BMJ — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:24:30 +0000

Results from a small clinical trial suggest that it might also improve sleep quality. A recent comparative clinical trial published in the journal BMJ Supportive...

Scrambler Therapy – A Noninvasive Treatment That May Offer Lasting Relief for Chronic Pain

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 08:15:15 +0000

A new review paper co-authored by two Johns Hopkins pain experts suggests hat a noninvasive treatment known as scrambler therapy could provide significant pain relief...

New Study: People With Alzheimer’s Disease Perceive Pain Differently

King's College London — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:31:48 +0000

Recent findings from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) suggest differences in the way pain signals are processed in a mouse...

More Than Pain Relief: Sustained Cannabis Use Leads to Improved Cognition in Cancer Patients

University of Colorado at Boulder — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:46:47 +0000

New research indicates that cannabis may alleviate “chemo brain.” New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that cancer patients employing cannabis to manage...

Cognitive Functional Therapy: Fresh Hope for Those Suffering From Chronic Back Pain

Curtin University — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:05:13 +0000

In a study published in The Lancet, Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) showed significant improvements in chronic back pain sufferers, reducing pain intensity and disability while...

Smarter Opioids: A New Approach to Pain Relief Without Addiction

Washington University School of Medicine — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:41:38 +0000

Targeting opioid receptor pathway could treat pain without addiction or hallucinations. Researchers have discovered a new approach to developing painkillers that don’t cause addiction or...

Painkiller Paradox: 60 Years of Research, But Do They Really Work for Back Pain?

BMJ — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:54:33 +0000

Doctors and patients are advised to take a cautious approach to the use of analgesics. Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a...

New Treatment Significantly Reduces Knee Pain Without Surgery

The Reis Group — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:18:45 +0000

Treatment improved quality of life for all study participants. Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for knee pain due to osteoarthritis of...

New Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Significant, Long-Term Relief for Chronic Back Pain

The Reis Group — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:27:16 +0000

Interventional radiology treatment reduces pain and improves function over three years. A minimally invasive treatment that injects allograft disc tissue into the spine to relieve...

Best Medications for Treating Acute Low Back Pain According to Scientific Analysis

Wiley — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:38 +0000

Acute low back pain is a common cause of disability. An analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research examined which non-opioid drugs are best for...

Defying Prevailing Assumptions: People With Autism Are Not “Indifferent or Hypo-Sensitive” to Pain

Wolters Kluwer Health — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:41:22 +0000

According to a study published in PAIN, the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), individuals with autism may have...

Effective and Safe Pregnancy Pain Relief: Acupuncture Shown To Ease Lower Back Pain

BMJ — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:35:20 +0000

No significant side effects were observed in newborns whose mothers received therapy during pregnancy. A pooled data analysis of existing evidence, published in the open-access...

Harvard Medical Researchers Discover Surprising Protective Properties of Pain

Harvard Medical School — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:36:06 +0000

What if pain is more than just a mere alarm bell? New research in mice illuminates how pain neurons shield the gut from damage. Pain...

A New Chronic Pain Treatment: Meditation Can Reduce Your Pain by 32%

University of California - San Diego — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:33:54 +0000

The neural circuitry supporting mindfulness-induced pain reduction is revealed by University of California San Diego research. Neuroscientists have just lately been able to investigate if...

40-Year Mystery: Doctors Solve a Case of Unexplained Finger Pain

The European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:14:12 +0000

The cause of more than 40 years of unexplained pain was revealed to be a rare under-fingernail tumor. In a case report being presented at...

Nostalgia Can Relieve Pain: Viewing Images From Childhood Reduces Pain Perception

Society for Neuroscience — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:10:41 +0000

Reflecting on fond memories goes a step beyond making you feel warm and fuzzy: nostalgia can reduce pain perception. Nostalgia decreases activity in pain-related brain...

Nostalgia Pain Relief: Viewing Images From Childhood Reduces Pain Perception

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:00:56 +0000

Ever noticed that looking at photos of good times with family or friends diminishes the pain of your headache? Nostalgia has already been shown to...

Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Help Reduce Migraine Headaches

BMJ — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:00:51 +0000

Trial provides ‘grounds for optimism’ for many people with persistent headaches and those who care for them. Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3)...

Doubling Down on Headache Pain: Effective Combo of Common Drugs

American Academy of Neurology — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:03:32 +0000

Study says combo of common drugs may provide headache relief after injury. It’s not uncommon for people who experience a concussion to have moderate to...

Pioneering Sensory Neuron Replication: New Technique to Fast-Track Pain Research

Flinders University — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:05:55 +0000

Scientists have for the first time established a sensory neuron model able to mass-reproduce two key sensory neuron types involved in pain sensation, enabling the...

Study Shows Cannabis Reduces Headache and Migraine Pain by Nearly 50%

Washington State University — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:45:53 +0000

Inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache severity by 47.3% and migraine severity by 49.6%, according to a recent study led by Carrie Cuttler, a Washington State...

VR Immersion in Icy Arctic Scenes Helps to Ease People’s Pain

Ryan O'Hare, Imperial College London — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:30:23 +0000

Watching immersive 3D videos of icy Arctic scenes helps to relieve burning pain and could hold hope for treating chronic pain, a study has found....